Sewer backups: What are the common causes? How can SERVPRO Help?

3/27/2017 (Permalink)

Fresh rain

Have you ever experienced a sewer backup? If not, you’re not missing out on anything. They can be extremely smelly and hazardous…but what causes a sewer backup?

Some of the most common causes of sewer line backups:

• Cities with merged sewage/storm water systems (when there’s heavy rainfall – can result in a backup)


• Blocked drain (from pouring viscous substances like oil & grease down your drain)


• Blockage in the main sewer line (from damaged pipes or soil settlement)


• Items that don’t flush well other than human waste

As with any other type of loss, prompt cleanup is crucial after a backup occurs. We want to help you minimize secondary damage & avoid health risk. That’s why we offer 24 hour emergency cleaning services. Trust the team that’s ‘faster to any size disaster.’ Contact our office at 860-826-5169

We’re always ‘Here to Help’!